Myofunctional Mastery: Restoring health one exercise and breath at a time
Serving San Antonio, Texas and surrounding communities
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional Therapy is the re-education of the muscles of the head, neck, mouth, and tongue and includes facial exercises and behavior modification techniques to restore proper oral function and improved breathing.
In other words, it’s physical therapy for the face!
Why Choose Myofunctional Mastery?
Hands-On Guidance: “Unlike a standard program, Carol works with you like a Dental Doula, providing gentle, step-by-step coaching and support.”
Dental Expertise: “With over a decade of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Carol understands the dental implications of oral muscle dysfunction (from braces, facial and cranial development, to sleep apnea and everything in-between).”
Personalized Care: “This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach – you get a custom plan and caring support tailored to your needs.”
Myofunctional Mastery Can Relieve and Support:
Unfortunately, Tongue Tie, Tongue Thrust, and other oral dysfunctions makes orthodontic treatment and retention more difficult. The primary goal of Myofunctional Therapy is to identify those dysfunctions and work to correct them.
When the muscles of the tongue and soft palate are not functioning properly Sleep Disordered Breathing disorders occur. Myofunctional Therapy targets the muscles of the tongue, neck, face and airway to restore proper function.
Often times, TMJ pain and headaces are caused by dysfunction of the muscles in the head and mouth. Myofunctional Therapy helps target those dysfunctions and work to correct them.
Optimal breathing and oxygen intake takes place when the mouth is closed. Mouth breathing can lead to enlarged tonsils, worsened allergies,vpoor concentration, and much more. Myofunctional Therapy addresses any functional habits and helps restore proper oral function.
Book a FREE 15 Minute Evaluation
Are you ready to improve your breathing, relieve pain, or improve your orthodontic experience? Book a FREE 15 Minute Evaluation to see if you are a candidate for myofunctional therapy and to learm more!